CENTENNIAL NEWS

Small Groups for Young Adults | January 11th, after worship at both campuses: We are looking to launch new small groups for the young adults of Centennial UMC. Pastor Jen will be meeting with anyone interested after worship on January 11th to talk calendar, timing, and the type of group you're looking for. If you are interested but unable to meet on the 11th, email Pastor Jen or Pastor Whitney to let us know you want in!

Star Words: As the Magi were led to Jesus by the guidance of the star, Star Words are spiritual focus words that were distributed on Epiphany Sunday.  These words are intended to inspire reflection, growth, and discernment throughout the year. Sign up on our website or email cumc@centennialumc.org to receive weekly prompts for the year of 2026. If you did not receive a star word on January 4th and would like one email Pastor Jen | janderson@centennialumc.org.

Donations to Ralph Reeder: We have delivered 840 lbs. of food to the Ralph Reeder Food Shelf since November 1st. We are still accepting & distributing food donations. You can bring items to either campus.

Salvation Army Christmas Bell Ringers: Seven singers from the Chancel Choir braved the frigid temps this past Saturday to sing carols for two hours outside the HarMar Cub store. It may have been cold, but the singers warmed everyone up with familiar carol part singing, and big smiles. Their efforts were to reach out in the community and help raise funds for this time honored effort!

Care Team Volunteers needed! Do you have spiritual gifts of care, service, and compassion?  The Care Team needs you!  Centennial UMC's Care Team offers friendly visits and calls, provides rides to church and medical appointments, and offers help with light housework and errands.  Training and support provided by Care Team lead Peggy Rhodes and Pastor Bitrus Bamai.  If interested, please reach out to Peggy Rhodes | peggy.l.rhodes@gmail.com

Opportunity to Serve Project Home Families: Centennial’s Compassion Team continues to recruit volunteers to serve weekend noon and evening meals to homeless families at Interfaith Action’s Project Home located at 1010 Bandana Blvd West off Energy Park Drive between Lexington and Snelling Avenues.  For more information and to sign up, please contact Compassion Team Representative Betty Gumbrell at bettygumbrell@outlook.com or 651-343-5596.  New volunteers are especially needed to serve on the 3rd Sunday evening monthly, 4:30 – 5:45 p.m.

Coffee Hour Volunteers: Volunteers are needed for the Sunday Coffee Hour at the Roseville Campus. [CLICK HERE] for easy online sign-up . If the link is not for you, please sign up on the paper form at the Roseville sign-up center or email Dodie |  dodiewoodis@gmail.com with the Sunday(s) you are available.

Want to get involved? Contact: Randy Oelschlager rjjdo123@comcast.net

New Internal Programming Request Form: Is your Centennial group planning an event? We now have an internal program request form to help you reserve your space, communicate set up needs, and make communication requests. These forms can be found in both Asbury Meeting Rooms, in the Centennial News, or the office. Questions? Email amcclintock@centennialumc.org.

All Church Game Night: Wednesday, January 14th, 6:30-8:00pm at the Roseville campus. Bring your favorite family games and join us for a night of fun. All ages are welcome.

Connectivity: Sunday, January 11th, 10:30am, Asbury 1 at the Roseville Campus. We will be discussing Luhrmann's book, How God Becomes Real.

500 Card Club: January 22nd, 7:00pm-9:00pm, Applewood Pointe of Roseville. Enjoy an evening playing 500 with a friendly group. Any level of experience welcome. Contact Thelma Boeder, 651.245.6646.

Bible Study at St. Anthony Park:
Sundays 9:30am before worship, in the fellowship hall downstairs. | St. Anthony Park campus |  Questions contact Alan O'Donnell, arodonnell@hotmail.com.
Bible Study at Roseville Campus: 
Wednesdays, 6:00pm, Asbury 1. Questions contact Mark Meyer m1meyer@protonmail.com 

Opportunities to join Interfaith Action of Greater St. Paul at the MLK Jr. Day Breakfast!: January 19th, 7:30am-9:30am, two different locations either Progressive Baptist Church (1505 Burns Ave, St. Paul, MN) or White Bear Lake High School (5045 Division Ave, White Bear Lake, MN). Register HERE.

Join Interfaith Action of Greater St. Paul for an Afternoon of Service on MLK Day!: January 19th, 1:00pm-4:00pm, Macalester Plymouth United Methodist Church (1658 Lincoln Ave, St. Paul. Families, groups, and individuals are invited to join in giving back to the community. Service projects, both onsite at Macalester Plymouth and off-site, will include work for Bridging, Living Well, Urban Village, Ronald McDonald House, Interfaith Action of Greater St. Paul, and others! Volunteers will check in at Macalester Plymouth UMC. Register HERE.

Worship at Roseville Campus is at 9:00am  |  Worship at St. Anthony Park is at 10:30am
Preaching This Week: Pastor Whitney Sheridan

Current Sermon Series - What do we do? Faith in a new season: January 11th-February 15th.This series seeks to ground us in faith by being clear on what faith is, how we practice faith, and the role faith has in our lives now, as we face a new season as a church family and step into a future we cannot yet see.

3rd Sunday Celebrations! Led by Pastor Bitrus, during worship at both campuses on 3rd Sundays, we will be inviting congregation members forward who have celebrations  (birthdays, anniversaries, triumphs) to share and be prayed for.  We look forward to celebrating milestones with you!

All Church Design Update: Wednesday, February 4th, 5:30pm-7:30pm, Roseville Campus Fellowship Hall. Save the date for an all-church meeting as part of Our Future Together to receive an update on the campus design options that have been explored and the recommendation being brought forward by the Leadership Board. This will be a time of sharing and listening together, not a final vote, as we continue discerning God's future for Centennial UMC. Please register HERE as a meal and childcare will be provided.

Discover Centennial: Sunday, January 25th, 8:00am, Roseville Campus. If you're new or newish to Centennial and want to learn more about who we are and what we do, then this gathering is for you! Join the Pastors and a few congregation members for informal conversation around membership & getting connected at Centennial. Register HERE.

Download the Centennial App!: A new way to connect with groups, find events, watch past worship services, and give all in once place. Look up Centennial UMC in the apple or android app store! [CLICK HERE]